Pulisic Declares 100% Fitness for USA's Final Group Match as Knockout Risks Loom
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Pulisic Declares 100% Fitness for USA's Final Group Match as Knockout Risks Loom
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Christian Pulisic said he is "100%" healthy and ready for the United States' final Group D match after missing the Australia game with a calf injury.
The 27-year-old rejoined full training in recent days, but coach Mauricio Pochettino has not told players who will start in a match that does not affect the U.S. finish atop the group.
That leaves a selection dilemma: rest Pulisic for the Round of 32 or give him minutes after he has played only 1 half in the tournament and little soccer since early May.
Four U.S. players — Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Folarin Balogun and Tyler Adams — also carry yellow cards, with another booking triggering a 1-match suspension for the knockout opener.
After opening with wins over Paraguay and Australia, the U.S. appears set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.